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Meh. Each to their own. There is some "value" in knowing that you own something that is not mass produced. In some aspects, each additional print doesn't affect
by zizee 3y ago
Meh. Each to their own. There is some "value" in knowing that you own something that is not mass produced. In some aspects, each additional print doesn't affect the utility of any of the others. After all, it looks the same hanging on your wall.
But there is a difference. Using an extreme example, what if the print you hang on your wall is also hanging in every single Starbucks? It will detract from your experience because you'll think of Starbucks when you look at it. No one will marvel at your good taste, or ask where you found it. People might even look at you strangely.
I'm not saying all unnumbered prints are going to be this extreme, and the "value" described is logical. But hopefully this contrived example can demonstrate that there is an loss of value when each additional print is made (at least for a large percentage of the population).
If you're the sort of person that this doesn't make sense to, you needn't be swayed by this thinking. More power to you. But let's not pretend the practice is dishonest or perversive. And if your selling one print of an unlimited run, don't be surprised if people don't want to spend as much.